Everyday Orchid Tutorial

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Warm weather brings bright colors and this year's color is Orchid. It is the hot color of 2014 and is popping up everywhere. In the spirit of celebrating the warm weather and this year's hottest color I put together an everyday look that has just the right amount of color.

Here's what I used:

FACE
Laura Mercier Silk Cream Foundation in Rose Ivory
HourGlass Ambient Lighting Powder in Dim Light
NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer in Vanilla
Too Faced Milk Chocolate Soleil Light/Medium Bronzer
Maybelline Dream Bouncy Blush in Fresh Pink

EYES
Urban Decay Primer Potion
MAC Omega Eyeshadow
NYX Retractable Eye Liner in White
L'oreal Colour Riche Quad in Brazen Bolds {below}

This palette is gorgeous for the warmer months and the orchid color is perfect for 2014. The colors are super pigmented, silky smooth and don't crease. 

 Maybelline Expert Wear Quad in Chai Latte {below}

I can't tell you how excited I am to have found this little gem. This quad is gorgeous. The light matte brown color is a dream come true. It is the perfect crease color. I want to say that it beats out Naked in the Urban Decay Naked Palette. Dare I say it! These shadows are like butter and blend beautifully.

 L'oreal Lineur Intense Carbon Black
Urban Decay 24/7 Pencil Eye Liner in Perversion
Urban Decay Smoked Palette in Blackout {below}
This is the perfect matte black shadow to soften any liquid liner. Urban Decay eye shadows are among my favorite.

Benefit They're Real Mascara

LIPS
NYX Retractable Lip Liner in Nude
MAC Supreme Sheen Lipstick in Supreme Style

Spring Makeup Routine

With Spring rumored to be around the corner I wanted to share a look that I have been wearing the past few weeks. I watched a makeup tutorial by Tanya Burr that really inspired this look and I am so happy with it that I have quite literally been wearing it everyday! It's quick, easy and fresh for Spring.

What I Used:

To find out how I created this easy fresh faced Spring Makeup Routine watch my video! DON'T FORGET TO WATCH IN HD!!! Visit my beauty channel for more beauty inspired videos.

Holiday Party Makeup Tutorial Part 1

We are fast approaching that time of year again and I couldn't be more excited!! I am sure you know what time of year I am speaking of- the holiday season of course!!! My favorite time of year.

I woke up today and jumped on Twitter and Pinterest as I do every other morning, but this morning was different. Everywhere I looked there were pictures of Christmas and holiday themes. I originally was going to do a completely different video today and to be honest wasn't going to dive into holiday makeup tutorials until next week, but I couldn't help myself. So I did an off the cuff holiday makeup tutorial for you guys!! I hope you like it!! ❤❤❤

You can check out how to achieve this Holiday Party Makeup Look by visiting my beauty channel. Don't forget to subscribe and give it a thumbs up if you would like more of these videos!!

In the meantime here are some photos of the look from my filming sesh today and the products I used to achieve the look!!

This look is really simple, but sultry. There is alot of depth to this look, but it is completely wearable with a few simple tricks to help soften and add warmth. This look is perfect for a Christmas/Holiday party, New Years or a night out on the town. I only use 4 eyeshadows to create this entire look, but it's the placement of the shadows that creates this unique look. So grab your brushes and get ready to blend blend blend.

Products Used In This Look:

Urban Decay Smoked Palette [Blackout & Kinky]
Naked Palette [Virgin & Buck]
Urban Decay 24/7 Eye Pencil in Perversion
Maybelline StudioEye Gel Eyeliner in Blackest Black
Relvon False Lashes in 108
Duo Waterproof Clear eyelash adhesive
NYC Smooth Skin Bronzing Face Powder in Sunny
Rimmel Blendable Powder Blush in Pink Sorbet
NYX Jumbo Eyepencil in Black Bean
MAC Magenta Lip Liner
Milani Lipstick in 20 Uptown Mauve
MAC Cream Color Base in Pearl

❤Are you starting to think about the holidays?❤

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My Everyday Go-To Fall Makeup Tutorial

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I was asked if I would do a tutorial on my makeup from last month's beauty favorites video. So I put together a tutorial on how I complete my everyday go-to makeup for the Fall months. I switched up my lip color for this video, because on a daily basis I don't wear red lips like I did for my beauty video-just to keep it real!

I hope you enjoy this tutorial and please head on over to my channel to SUBSCRIBE for more fun Fall videos!!!

PRODUCTS USED IN THIS TUTORIAL:

Laura Mercier Silk Cream Foundation in Beige Ivory
L'oreal Magic Lumi Light Infusing Primer
NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer in Vanilla
Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder in Dim Light
Milani Baked Blush in Luminoso
MAC Omega Eyeshadow
Maybelline Color Tattoo in Barely Branded
Naked Palette {Sin & Virgin}
Wet n Wild Palette Knock on Wood {using burgundy color}
L'oreal Lineur Intense Carbon Black
Benefit They're Real Mascara
L'oreal Telescopic Socking Lengths Mascara
MAC Angel Lipstick
NYX Mega Shine Lip Gloss in Sugar Pie

A Fall Makeup Tutorial: Navy Eyeliner

It's that time of year again when we are moving from the hot summer sun months into a cooler fall season. I just completed a makeup tutorial using nude eyeshadows and paired them with a navy liner. I chose navy because I wanted something that would still contrast the nude shadows, but also would add an appropriate pop of fall color to the look! I know letting go of all the fun colors for the summer can be tough!

I thought it might be helpful to put up some pictures and a product index so that if you wanted to try this look out at least you have a reference point!! Not sure what is up with my hair today, but I'm keeping it real!! HA! We all have bad hair days right ladies?!

I hope you like this look and please send me any photos either via twitter or leave a link in the comment box below so that I can see your interpretation of the look!!

I am so in love with this blue liner and unfortunately {I working on it} my video lighting doesn't do it justice! :( You can see from the photos how vibrant and pretty the blue liner actually is. I also love the fact that it has a bit of sparkle to it, when the natural light catches it it's super gorgeous.

Ok enough babbling, here is a list of the product I used in order from start to finish!

EYES

Urban Decay Primer Potion
Maybelline Color Tattoo in Tough As Taupe
Urban Decay Naked Palette in Naked
Urban Decay Naked Palette in Buck
Urban Decay Naked Palette in Virgin
Maybelline Master Drama eyeliner in Stormy Navy
ScandalEyes eyeliner in Nude
Benefit They're Real mascara
L'oreal Telescopic Shocking Lengths mascara
Urban Decay 24/7 eyeliner in Perversion

LIPS

Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in Precious
NYX Mega Shine Lip Gloss in Sugar Pie

Do you wear navy eyeliner?

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How To Create An Easy Glamour Makeup Look by Guest Blogger Jezz Dallas

I'm so excited to announce today's post is by the very talented and stunning blogger Jezz Dallas from Jezz Dallas MAKE-UP your mind. Jezz is going to show you and easy glamour makeup look that can be achieved in a few simple steps.

This look comes alive with a winged eye liner and the ultra red lips! Top it off with false lashes!

When choosing the products for this look, start off with paying attention to your skin tone. What concealer or makeup would fit your skin tone and type? If you have dark under eye circles or uneven skin you might need more coverage than others. Also, oily or dry skin can decide if you want to use a highlighter or prefer to stick with a matte look.

1. Even out your skin. Apply foundation over your face and concealer where needed. Set it with powder. 

2. Use some matte bronzer to give your face some more color and definition. Not too heavy though, since this look seeks a blush as the main attraction on the cheeks. Blush should be in the more reddish - pink range. A radiant highlighter applied lightly over your cheekbones give the whole look some needed glamour.

3. The eyes stay in terms of color more natural. Choose a beige or nude eye shadow and apply it all over the lid. Choose a slightly darker brownish color for the crease. Blend everything together.

4. Use a small eye liner brush to apply the gel eye liner. A strong winged look to the line gives it that extra wow-factor.

Tip: If you think it´s uneven or messy, use a small cotton swap to clean up the edges.

5. Apply mascara and the false lashes. If the lashes are too big, cut them into the right size! Usually smaller is better. The emphasis lies on the outer lashes. 

6. Use a small amount of the lip lacquer and apply it in the middle of your lips. Use a small lip brush to distribute it evenly on your lips. Use more to achieve the perfect lip.

Tip: Use another small brush and dip it into concealer to clean up the edges!

 

Enjoy your fabulous makeup look!

 Shop Glamour Makeup Look:

bareMinerals Loose Powder · Shiseido Lip Products · Make Up For Ever Face Concealer

Don't forget to check out Jezz Dallas MAKE-UP your mind for more tutorials, product reviews, tips/tricks and so much more!

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What do you think of this easy glamour makeup look?

Date Night: How To Get A Summer Smokey Bronze Eye

I woke up today thinking about sushi. Strange I know, but I am a self admitted sushi addict and I haven't had it in soooo long. I am craving it. With my birthday looming, perhaps I will indulge in a chow fest. Anyway, that got me thinking about what kind of look would I create to go with my sushi date night out? The first two things that came to mind were a summer smokey bronze eye with a top knot bun. The idea was perfect, like salmon sashimi and wasabi.

So for my face of the day I have created a simple smokey summer eye that would look great on anyone and all it takes are a few key products.

Let's start with the skin. Creating luminescent fresh summer skin is a key point. I have really been concentrating on my skin and I have created a full face foundation routine. Check out my how to video here.

Once the skin is completed I move on to creating the sultry bronze eye. There are a few things to keep in mind when creating a smokey bronze summer eye. First, you don't want to over do it. I skipped using a liquid liner, which is what I would normally use when creating a smokey eye for drama, but using it in a summer version only creates weight in the eye area. You want the drama, but a fresh drama if that makes sense?! Opt for using a pencil liner and smudging it out to soften to look. You also want to concentrate the majority of the liner on the bottom lash line. It helps create that soft drama we are after for this look.

I used Urban Decay 24/7 liner in Perversion. It's soft and black black black. Perfect for smoking out and creating that smoldering eye.

Also remember to curl those lashes ladies. It opens the eye up, which also helps when creating that soft summer smoked eye.

Alright so let's get to it......

I know what you're thinking...ummm that's it. Yup! That's it.

1. Apply Revlon Smoky Shadow Stick in Torch {bronze color} all over the lid, stopping just above the crease. Also pulling the color underneath the eye stopping about 3/4 of the way. Use index finger and smudge the color out. Don't worry about keeping it perfect, you want it to look a little undone.

2. Next, using a flat shader brush pick up Smog from the Naked Palette. I love this bronze color so much. It is the perfect bronze shadow. Pat Smog onto the lid stopping at the crease. Now smudge Smog under the eye over the already laid bronze color, using just the tip of the flat shader brush.

3. Now you want to use the dome brush and blend out any harsh lines.

4. Using the small dome brush pick up some Darkhorse from the palette and apply it to the outer corner of the eye making a small V shape, blending it into the Smog color.

5. Next using the flat shader brush and some Half Baked, pat gently onto the highest point of the eyelid. This will create some highlight on the eyelid and reflect light.

6. Next using the large fluff brush and Virgin, sweep just underneath the brow blending down into the bronze color of the Smokey Shadow Stick. This will soften any hard edges and create a soft wash over the bronze.

7. Clean off the pencil brush and pick up some Virgin, pat into inner corner of the eye pulling underneath to meet the bronze color.

8. Using Perversion apply to lower water line smudging into the lower lashes ever so slightly. Also apply to upper water line.

9. Apply Perversion to the outer corner of the top lash line.

10. Smudge out wherever you applied the pencil liner with the pencil brush.

11. Curl lashes and apply two coats of They're Real to the top and bottom lashes.

For the lips I used one of my favorite lipstick colors EVER. I wanted to add a pop of color without being too overdone. I chose Maybelline Vivids in Pink Pop. It's the perfect lipstick to pair with a bronze eye.

Finish off the look with a few mists from Mac's Fix + Spray to help pull it all together and freshen up.

For my hair I wanted something up off my neck, it's soo hot here in Texas and it helps to keep cool. I also love the top knot because it's simple, but trendy and with the hair pulled up off the face it really helps the smokey eyes pop. I wear my hair like this alot throughout the summer!

I really love wearing statement earrings when I am going out for the evening and my hair is up. I'm crazy I know! Ha! I chose something with turquoise. I love the bronze, pink, and turquoise together. Check out Forever 21, they always have really great jewelry that is inexpensive and trendy!
Here are a couple of options;

I would more then likely reach for a clutch. I am so in love with my studded clutch from Zara.

I would definitely want to wear a fresh, but sophisticated fragrance out. I am obsessed with perfume as I am sure so many of you are as well. Choosing a date night perfume for me is easy. I always go with my Miss Dior. Ahhhhh I love this fragrance so much.

Christian Dior Fragrances

Shoes.....my favorite part!! I have been loving my Sam & Libby Kamila thongs. These are so cute and really affordable! You can grab your pair from Target!!

Sam & Libby Sandals

The final piece to the puzzle is what would I wear out for the night. I am all about comfort and trend. Those are the two elements I look for when putting something together. Here is an outfit you might catch me wearing for a night out!

Free People Day Dresses

So that's it!! I hope you enjoyed this post!! All I can say is now I am super excited to put this together for an actual night out and I am craving sushi more then anything!! Here's one last look!

Let me know if you like this type of post and I will do more!! 

SHOP the makeup look here!!

What are your favorites for an evening out?

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Guest Blogger Alert!

I am so excited to make an announcement letting you all know that I had the opportunity to guest blog for an amazing beauty blog called http://jezzdallasmakeup.blogspot.com/. Jezz's blog is one of my favorites, which includes; product review, stunning beauty tutorials and the latest beauty tips. Make sure you hop over to her blog and check it out!!

As I was saying, my post was featured this weekend, which is a fresh summer makeup tutorial! Concentrating on getting a that dewy skin everyone is after! I hope you all enjoy!!

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Ta-ta for now!! 

Summer Makeup Tutorial: Current Foundation Routine

Happy Friday!!! TGIF! Another week has come and gone. Is it just me or are the weeks flying by? Sheesh.

Today I wanted to share my current foundation routine. These products are amazing, especially great for those with dry skin. They are also holding up brilliantly against the heat and humidity. All of these products are light weight on the skin which is perfect for this time of year!!

Check out the video below to find out more...

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PRODUCTS MENTIONED:

MAC Fix + Spray
Laura Mercier Silk Creme Foundation in Beige Ivory
Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder in Dim Light
NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer in Vanilla
NYC Smooth Skin Bronzing Face Powder in Sunny
MAC Eyeshadow in Omega
Milani Baked Blush in Luminoso
MAC Cream Colour Base in Pearl

I hope you enjoyed my Summer Makeup Tutorial!! Let me know what products you are currently loving for your foundation routine!!!

Weekend Eyes: Go Green

The new color trend for 2013 is to go green. So I created a smoky green look for the eyes that will definitely keep all eyes on you.

To find out how I created this look and what I used, click the jump!